Instagram Direct: Let’s you send Pictures using DM

Instagram has a new service of its own “Instagram Direct” that allows users send and receive pictures privately.

The service is which is added via a software update is accessed by a new icon in the top right corner of your home feed. Tap it and it would reveal your inbox where you’ll see photos and videos that people have sent to you. To send a photo or video to specific people, tap the camera button to enter the same simple photo or video capture and editing screens. At the top of the share screen, you’ll see the option to share with your followers (“Followers”) or to send to specific people (“Direct”). To send using Direct, tap the names of the people you want to send your photo or video to, write your caption, tap “send” and you’re done.

  After sending, you’ll be able to find out who’s seen your photo or video, see who’s liked it and watch your recipients commenting in real time as the conversation unfolds.

You will find the new instagram update with the new Instagram Direct on iTunes and Google Play.